scholarly journals Teachers Perception, Usage of Community Resources in Social Studies and Civic Education, Delta State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 118-126
Author(s):  
Onamrewho Favour Atubi
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Social Studies ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Effective Teaching ◽  
Analysis Of Variance ◽  
Civic Education ◽  
Reliability Index ◽  
Community Resources ◽  
Research Questions

The study aimed at reporting the perception and usage of community resources by Social Studies and Civic Education teachers in Delta State, South South, Nigeria. Two research questions and one hypothesis were raised to give the study a direction. A sample of 196 out of a population of 656 Social Studies and Civic Education teachers was used for this study. Instrumentation was done with researcher’s designed questionnaire with a reliability index of 0.89. Data was analyzed with percentage for research questions and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was used to test the hypothesis of the study. Findings of the study demonstrated that Social Studies and Civic Education teachers of public schools in Delta State perceive the use of community resources to be high for effective teaching but usage of the resources was relatively low. Hence the study concluded by recommending that spirited effort be made by all the stakeholders involved to employ the judicious use of community resources for Social Studies and Civic Education instructions in secondary schools of Delta State.

scholarly journals Effect of Teaching Using Preferred Learning Styles on Students’ Performance, in Biology and Geography in Secondary Schools in Nairobi County, Kenya

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-31
Author(s):  
Simon Sila Kaitho
Keyword(s):  
Multivariate Analysis ◽  
Public Schools ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Learning Styles ◽  
Analysis Of Variance ◽  
Teaching Styles ◽  
Multivariate Analysis Of Variance ◽  
Private And Public

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of teaching using preferred learning styles on students’ performance, in Biology and Geography in secondary schools in Nairobi County. Students in both private and public schools in Nairobi County have not been performing satisfactorily in sciences. A study, therefore, was done to establish the effect of matching teaching styles with preferred learning styles on students' performance in Biology and Geography. Multivariate analysis of variance in Geography F (1, 1315) = 2870.1, p = .000) and in Biology F (1, 1315) = 2994.1, p = .000), and linear regression in Geography, F (1, 1315) = 2870.056, p = .000, and in Biology, F (1, 1315) = 2994.137, p = .000 analysis showed statistically significant effect on performance of students taught using preferred learning styles. The findings lead to a conclusion that there is a need to inform teachers to identify and teach their learners according to the learners' preferred learning styles to enhance their performance in sciences.

scholarly journals AVAILABILITY OF LABORATORY SUPPORTING STAFF AND ITS EFFECT ON THE CONDUCT OF BIOLOGY PRACTICAL LESSON AMONG PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN SOKOTO STATE, NIGERIA

2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 8
Author(s):  
Shamsudeen Bello
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Biology Teachers ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Laboratory Assistant ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
The Government ◽  
Senior Secondary Schools ◽  
Senior Secondary ◽  
Biology Laboratory

The study has investigated availability of laboratory supporting staff and its effect on the conduct of biology practical lesson among public secondary schools in Sokoto State, Nigeria. The study answered two research questions and one hypothesis. The population of the study comprised 32 senior secondary schools in Sokoto metropolis with 93 biology teachers. Fifteen (15) public secondary schools were randomly selected with 30 biology teachers as sampled teachers, including heads of biology departments. The study used an instrument titled Biology Laboratory Practical Work Questionnaire (BLPWQ) with reliability coefficient of 0.82. Data obtained from the field were analyzed using simple descriptive statistics and chi-square. The findings revealed that public schools in Sokoto metropolis have no sufficient laboratory supporting staff. The schools also conduct little practical lessons. Similarly, there was significant relationship between laboratory supporting staff availability and frequency of conduct of biology practical lessons. It’s recommended that, the government should provide adequate and qualified laboratory supporting staff (laboratory assistant, technician/attendant) to the secondary schools in the state.

scholarly journals Students’ and Teachers’ Factors Hindering Effective Teaching and Learning of Economics in Secondary Schools in the Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ezinne Orie Idika
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Effective Teaching ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Enugu State ◽  
Effective Teaching And Learning

Students’ and teachers’ factors that affect effective teaching and learning of economics in secondary schools in the Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria, was investigated using 10 out of 31 public schools in the study area. Data was collected using a questionnaire titled “Teachers’ & students’ factors hindering effective teaching and learning of Economics in Secondary Schools (TSFETLE),” developed by the researchers and rated on a four-point scale. The instrument had 26 items arranged in three clusters. Cluster A elicited information on teacher-related factors hindering effective teaching and learning of economics, Cluster B sought information on student-related factors that hinder effective teaching and learning of economics, and Cluster C sought information on strategies for effective teaching and learning of economics. The 52 teachers in the 31 government-owned secondary schools and 349 SS2 students of economics in 10 randomly selected secondary schools in the Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State were included in the study. Data elicited from three research questions were analyzed descriptively using mean and standard deviation, while t-test was used to compare the teachers’ and students’ responses. The results of the study showed that teachers’ qualifications, teaching methods, and students’ attitudes and disposition toward economics are the key factors affecting effective teaching and learning of economics.

scholarly journals Status of Principals’ ICT Usage in Secondary School Administration in Rivers State

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-71
Author(s):  
Lois Nkechi Abraham ◽  
John Bariyaa
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
School Administration ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Ict Literacy ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Secondary School Administration ◽  
Rivers State

This study examined the status of principals’ ICT usage in secondary school administration in Rivers State. The study adopted a descriptive research design. The population of the study was 276 Principals from the 276 Senior Secondary Schools in Rivers State. A sample size of 138 was drawn using simple random sampling techniques. This represented 50% of the total population. Five research questions and five hypotheses guided the study. A self-designed questionnaire tagged “Principals’ Information and Communication Technology Usage Questionnaire (PICTUQ)”, which was a modified 2 points rating scale of YES =2 points and NO= 1 point. The data were analyzed using Mean and Standard Deviation. The criterion mean of 1.50 was used as benchmark for taking decision of each of the items of the research questions. Any score up to 1.50 and above was accepted; while score below 1.50 was rejected as not having desired impact. The z-test was used to test the hypotheses. The findings of the study revealed that both the rural and urban principals upheld the fact that there is no computer laboratory, computers, scanners, projector and power generating plants in public secondary schools in Rivers State. The study recommended that: ICT facilities should be installed in all secondary schools in Rivers State; adequate number of experts should be employed to train principals and students in ICT; adequate funds should be provided to manage the process for adequate educational quality service delivery in schools; government should set committee to install and monitor ICT facilities and its usage in public schools in Rivers State. Key Words: ICT, Administration, ICT access, ICT application, ICT literacy, Principals’ performance.

scholarly journals TEACHERS’ PERCEPTION OF SOCIAL STUDIES AND CIVIC EDUCATION AS INSTRUMENT FOR STRENGTHENING THE FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPT PRACTICES IN NIGERIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 10
Author(s):  
Theresa Ebiere Dorgu ◽  
Amos Adekunle Adediran ◽  
Isaac Sobola
Keyword(s):  
Social Studies ◽  
Civic Education ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Ogun State ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
The Social ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Teacher's Perception ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The study examined teacher’s perception of social studies and civic education in strengthening the EFCC for corruption eradication in contemporary Nigeria society. Survey research design was adopted. Three research questions and three hypotheses were posed to guide the investigation. Population of the study comprised of all the Social Studies and Civic Education teachers both male and female in the Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State. Stratified random sampling techniques was applied to select of 260 respondents as the sample but 220 was used for analysis while structured questionnaire which was designed in Likert form was used for data collection since all the respondents were literate and to save time. The analysis of data was carried out with graphs, charts and tables while the hypotheses were tested with chi-square (X2) statistics. The result revealed among others that teachers can use social studies to strengthen the EFCC for corruption eradication. After the conclusion, the following were some of the recommendations made: school management, religious organization, non-governmental organizations and the entire citizenry must stand up against corruption and complement government efforts in anti-corruption crusade. Also, government should support EFCC in eradicating corrupt practice in the contemporary Nigerian society.

PRINCIPALS’ ADMINISTRATIVE EFFECTIVENESS IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF QUALITY ASSURANCE STANDARDS IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN EDO AND DELTA STATES

2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 10
Author(s):  
Umemetu Momoh ◽  
Nkechi Obiweluozor
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Public Schools ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Female Principals ◽  
The Public ◽  
Administrative Effectiveness ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Quality Assurance Standards

This study examined principals’ administrative effectiveness in the implementation of quality assurance standards in public secondary schools in Edo and Delta States. To guide the study, three hypotheses were raised. The study adopted the descriptive research design. The population of the study comprised all the principals and teachers in the public secondary schools in Edo and Delta States, Nigeria. Simple random sampling technique was used to select 240 principals and 720 teachers from the schools. Data was collected using ‘Administrative Effectiveness and Implementation of Quality Assurance Standards Questionnaire (AEIQASQ)’ to find out principals’ level of administrative effectiveness in the implementation of quality assurance standards using the Normative mean of 62.5 which was established from the instrument as the benchmark for effectiveness. The findings revealed that principals’ administrative effectiveness was high in the public secondary schools in Edo and Delta States. There was also a significant relationship between administrative effectiveness and implementation of quality assurance standards in the States based on principals’ gender and experience. It was therefore recommended that since principals in public schools are effective, Government should provide them with adequate funds and all necessary support to ensure that quality assurance standards are fully implemented in the schools. Also, experience and gender should be considered in appointing principals among other criteria as experienced female principals were found to be more effective.

Using an Evaluation Hotline to Promote Stakeholder Involvement

2008 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 58-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gary J. Skolits ◽  
Judith A. Boser
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Public School ◽  
Stakeholder Involvement ◽  
Community Leaders ◽  
Community Resources ◽  
School Evaluation ◽  
Design And Implementation ◽  
Community Stakeholders ◽  
Design And Application

This article addresses the design and application of a hotline to promote broader community-wide participation in a public school evaluation. Evaluations of community resources such as public schools present evaluators with challenges from the perspective of promoting stakeholder involvement. Although many evaluation stakeholders are readily identifiable, there are potentially many unknown and hard-to-reach community leaders and residents who may want to participate in the evaluation. An evaluation hotline offers a mechanism for potentially identifying and reaching some of these interested community stakeholders and enabling their participation. This article introduces an evaluation hotline design and implementation, along with perceived hotline strengths and weaknesses observed in its use.

Teaching geography of Azerbaijan in the content of geography subject in secondary schools of general education

2021 ◽  
Vol 62 (01) ◽  
pp. 136-140
Author(s):  
Aytaj Vazeh Tagiyeva ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
General Education ◽  
Education System ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Problem Situation ◽  
Modern Period ◽  
Teaching Unit ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Map Analysis ◽  
11Th Grade

Summary In the modern period of reforms in the education system of our country, large-scale changes are reflected in the teaching of geography, including the teaching of geography in Azerbaijan. Thus, in the country's secondary schools, Azerbaijani geography is taught in all classes on the basis of the principle of succession in geography. Geography of Azerbaijan plays an important role in the teaching of geography in secondary schools. Out of 57 subjects taught in the 10th grade, 16 subjects are taught entirely in Azerbaijani geography. In the 11th grade, 7 out of 44 topics are discussed in their entirety, the geography of Azerbaijan. In addition, the information on the geography of Azerbaijan is reflected in the structure of the problem situation, asking research questions, systematization of information, creative application of the lesson, assessment stages. Key words: education, training, geography of Azerbaijan, map, analysis, assessment, teaching unit, subject, text, illustration, assignment

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